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Caldera PW-7980 XT 550W 80 PLUS Bronze ATX 3.1 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW7980-XT · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index826 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#20,759
Street price$39
Power550 W (rated)
Performance per dollar21.18
Released2024

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-7980 XT
Rated output550 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Bronze (85% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.1 / PCIe CEM 5.1
GPU power1× 12V-2x6 (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin1×
Form factorATX
ModularitySemi-modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty5 years

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